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There's no place like home.

With your family around you, you're never alone.

When you know that you love, you don't need to roam.

Cause there's no place like home.

Times are changing every day.

We won't get by with no same old ways.

Pulling together, we'll make it right.

With help from our friends, I know we can fly.

No place like home.

With your family around you, you're never alone.

When you know that you love, you don't need to roam.

I mean, no place, child.

I'm sorry. Why don't you check back in a few months?

Okay, thanks very much.

Hi, Brenda!

Hi, Miss Clark. I didn't think you'd ever eat in a place like this.

Well, when I'm paying for it myself, I do.

Want to share a chili burger with me? No, I just came in to apply for a job.

Did you get it? No, Mr. Billy Bob over there said nothing was open.

That's Billy Bob?

Mm -hmm.

You really want this job?

Yeah, but... This whole type, Brenda.

Well, he already checked my qualifications.

But he hasn't checked mine.

Hi. Can you help me?

Sure. What can I do for you?

I'm looking for the owner of this establishment.

Billy Bob. I'm Billy Bob.

You playing games with me.

No, no, this is my place. Can I help you? Oh, yes.

Eunice Crawford told me to look you up. You remember Eunice? I don't think I do.

Oh, she's a beautiful girl, but you must go with so many beautiful girls you

can't keep track.

Well... Well, anyway, Eunice said, if anybody could tell me which was the best

French restaurant in town, you could.

She says you're quite a connoisseur.

Yes.

I have been told that.

Uh, French restaurant. Um, well, I'd say Les Montmartre is the best.

Oh, thank you. I must try it. But I just hate to eat in a place like that alone.

Oh, then perhaps, um, you'd allow me to take you.

Ooh, there's nothing bashful about you.

I don't know. This is so sudden. Well, okay.

Good, good. Oh, but there's just one other little thing.

You see that young, sweet -looking girl over there?

She's a real good friend, and she'd like so much to work here.

Oh, yes, I just spoke with her. I told her we're not hiring.

Oh, that's so disappointing.

I may have just lost my appetite for French food.

Well, maybe, um, maybe we could talk about it over dinner.

If we talk about it right now, we can discuss other things over dinner.

It hadn't been for Miss Clark. Miss Clark?

What has Miss Clark got to do with this? Well, she talked to Billy Bob, and he

changed his mind. I don't know what she said, but... Never mind what she said.

Brenda, you don't have time for a job.

You need to spend more time studying. That's more important.

But, Mom, it's only three hours a day, and I'll be making $3 .35 an hour.

not the point, Brenda. The point is you want to be a doctor, and that requires a

lot of studying.

You don't have time for a job.

See, all I wanted to do was earn some money. He never let me do anything.

Hi, everybody.

You think I'm tough?

Well, just wait till your father hears.

Hears what?

For starters, your daughter just went out and got herself a job. Oh, yeah?

That's great, man.

Thanks, Daddy.

Lester! Now she'll learn the real value of a dollar.

Lester! What, babe? We haven't even discussed this.

Uh -oh. Does this mean we have a difference of opinion and mine is wrong?

Shall I leave the room?

Yes, yours is wrong.

I'm gone.

Now, come on, Mary. What's wrong with her having a job?

It'll be good for her. Don't you think she's a little too young to be working?

Of course I do, but I'm her father. I think she's still too young to cross the

street alone.

You don't even know where she wants to work.

All right, where does she want to work?

Billy Bob's Burger Barge. What? The hamburgers are full of grease. I know

And they are so good!

Now, look, man, I agree we need to be cautious, but I think Brenda has earned

chance to try it out. And what about her grades? They're bound to suffer. If

they suffer, the job goes. She's caring to be average. This job will be a good

learning experience.

Teach her responsibility.

Well, maybe you're right.

And you just hate for me to be right, don't you?

This is Carla.

She's in charge of your shift.

Carla, this is Brenda. Hi.

She's our new BBB. Okay.

BBB? That's beginning burger bagger.

Just teach her the ropes and get her started.

Okay. I hope I do all right.

Nothing to it. We have nine different kinds of burgers.

There's your basic beef burger. Plus we got cheeseburgers, bacon burgers, chili

burgers, turkey burgers, fish burgers, chicken burgers, pastrami burgers, and

salami burgers.

Wow. We had one with ham, but we didn't know what to call it.

Ham burger.

Oh, I get it.

You bag the orders and match them with the receipts. Got it? Got it.

Well, here's your chance to prove it. The football game is over.

Battle stations, everyone!

Come on, Jinger, we're backed up.

Number 12.

Number 13.

Can I help you with anything?

This chicken burger is raw.

Really? It clucked when I bit it.

Well, we'll get you another one.

Okay, Jenkins.

Five -minute break is over. Move it, move it, move it.

All right.

Oh,

I'm sorry. Did I get any on you? I'm sorry.

Well, you know she never worked before, honey. I just hope she's all right.

Will you stop worrying?

She's strong. She's healthy. A little work won't bother her one bit.

You mean it's only the first day?

Now, you see there?

I told you this was a bad idea.

Look at her.

Worked to the death and sent home the bones.

Mom, I'm okay.

It's my body. It won't move.

Just using some new muscles, that's all.

A hot bath and tomorrow morning, you won't be able to move at all.

I just came to see how a working girl was doing.

The working girl is just about collapsed thanks to that job you got her. Oh, no

need to thank me, Mary. I was happy to do it.

Hi, Brenda.

Hi.

Tired, huh?

Kind of.

I remember my first day at work as a receptionist. I was so tired at the end

the day.

From sitting at a desk?

Uh -uh, from running around it.

My boss was 78, but very spirited.

of running.

Oh, as a matter of fact, I have to.

Oh, you must be so proud of her making her own money.

Brenda, you can start thinking of buying a car now.

Yeah.

Brenda, you can stop thinking about buying a car now.

She's too young.

So, spend the money on some nice clothes so you can attract a boy who has a car.

That's more fun anyway.

Why don't you quit while you're ahead?

Pardon me? Pardon me. Last thing in the world I want to do is entertain.

Thank you. But, Brenda, remember, if you need me, I'm always upstairs, okay?

I forgot to mention, I had this wonderful dinner with Billy Bob last

going to name his chili burger after me because it's so spicy.

Honey, you'll feel better after you eat. Now, I made some lamb chops, a salad,

and some nice vegetables.

Mom, I'm not hungry.

Well, I hope you haven't been eating any of that junk food.

No, Mom. All I had was a cheeseburger, a shake, some fries, and an apple pie.

Well, it's a good thing you're young. It'll take the rest of your life to

that mess.

Brenda, we eat dinner at home, not at Burger Barge. Remember that.

Yes, sir.

Oh, Dad, here's some onion rings I brought home for you. Oh, great!

Look at her go.

Man, she really looks like she knows what she's doing.

She looks cute in her little uniform, too.

Oh, you must be so proud of her. Oh, I am.

Not only is she doing well at school, but in just two weeks, she's gone from B

.B. to O .T.

What's that?

Burger bagger to order taker. Oh.

You raise them right, there ain't no stopping them.

Now, remember, we each order separately and ask for Brenda. That way, she gets

the credit. Right.

Yes, may I help you?

Oh, could I get that attractive young lady over there to wait on me again?

She's so courteous and competent. You know, she's really a credit to this

establishment.

Brenda, your mother's here.

Mom!

Hiya, Rose. Hi, Brenda.

Mom, this is Carla Brown.

She's the head of our shift.

Mom, she's been a big help to me. The first couple of days, she saved my life

all over the place.

Oh, that was really nice of you, Carla.

Mom, you know, Carla started out as a BBB just like me. And in six months, she

became head of her shift.

Oh, well, Brenda can do the same. She has what it takes.

Listen, anything you want is on me. I just got my first paycheck.

Oh, well, I'll just have a cup of coffee. I don't want to spoil my dinner.

I'll have a cup of tea. All right.

I'll have a double cheeseburger.

And a chocolate shake.

Can I take my break now? Sure, I'll bring your order over. Okay. Come on

here, you guys.

This is my favorite table.

Oh, this is nice.

It certainly is, Brenda.

You guys like it? Yeah.

This is my kind of place.

No waiters, no tipping, and free sugar.

of a working woman now.

Hey, I was supposed to get a whole lot more than this. Let me see.

Well, they just took out the normal deduction, federal income tax, $6 .89.

That's outrageous.

That's Uncle Sam.

Well, what's this $3 .23 for Ficka? Who's he?

Social Security, honey. F -I -C -A. Federal Insurance Contribution Act.

Well, suppose I don't want to contribute.

Then you move to Switzerland.

Don't worry about it, Brenda.

You'll get it all back when you're 65.

Honey, somebody's got to pay for the government.

Well, Mom, that's $10. Do I have to do it all by myself?

Join the club, honey.

Here's your order.

Oh, thank you.

So how's school coming along?

I'm really getting the routine down. Everything's working out fine.

Brenda, there's a nice -looking man over there just staring at you.

Oh, that's not a nice -looking man. That's Billy Bob.

I better get back to work.

Bye. Bye -bye.

Hey, old woman.

Hey, old man.

How you doing?

Fine. You know, I can't get used to this. I'm home and Brenda's still at

I know what you mean. I can't get used to it either.

But she's doing great.

I'm glad you talked me into it. I told you not to worry. She's a Jenkins.

What's left to say?

While Brenda is doing so well, will you ask her please to keep her school stuff

off my desk? Oh, I'll get it. She rushed right in from school and rushed right

out again.

F does not stand for fine. Mom, this isn't a test.

What do you mean it isn't a test? It's just a quiz.

And anyway, that was when I was first getting started with the job.

You know how tired I was, but I'm getting the hang of things now.

Brenda, I don't think this job idea is working out.

Mom, I have an opportunity here at Billy Bob's. Carla says they're going to

franchise nationally, and all of us working for them now can become big

executives. And what about college?

Carla says they're going to open up a Billy Bob's Burger Bar at University.

Take me, Lord.

Come on, Mom.

Don't come on me, Brenda.

What do you want to do, spend the rest of your life at Hamburger Helper?

Mom.

What happened to I want to be a doctor?

I don't want to watch people get sick.

What do you think you're doing at Billy Bob's?

I don't care what Carla said. Now, in order to get into medical school, you

got to get into a good university. And in order to get into a good university,

you have got to get good grades.

And in order to get these spots off this table, you have got to use dynamite.

Brenda, Brenda, customer.

Brenda, I'm not through talking to you. Mom, I have a customer.

Hi. Hi. May I help you?

I'll have a hamburger, a small fry, and a small coffee.

Okay, coming right up.

Brenda, it is obvious to me that you cannot handle this. Your grades are

suffering. Mom, my grades are not suffering.

Well, I'm suffering, and this isn't even my paper.

Just make it fries and a coffee.

Would you make up your mind?

Mom, I was tops in my class yesterday. What were you tops in, Brenda?

History?

Geometry? Just make it coffee.

You don't even know what you want to order.

What were you tops in, Brenda?

The 100 -yard dash?

Oh, the 100 -yard dash? Oh, well, let's just dash right off to college. Why

worry about high school?

Can I please get some help?

Yes, I'll give you some help.

Don't have kids.

Kids? I can't even get coffee.

Sir!

Sir!

Mom, I have to get back to work.

All right, let's get those frowns going.

Excuse me, ma 'am, but customers aren't allowed behind the counter.

This is my mother.

Oh, mothers aren't allowed behind the counter either.

You're the grown man with the name Billy Bob?

Brenda, handle this.

Mom, you're going to get me fired. Now that you have brought up the subject...

Hey, Brenda.

Hi. I have a double Billy Bob and make that with special sauce.

All right, dear.

Girl, I just got finished with my biology report, and now I am going to

celebrate. Oh, no.

Have you finished your biology report?

Well, almost, but I got to get a book from the library.

Well, it's due tomorrow.

Do I blab in front of your mother, Debbie?

Sorry.

Listen, you are going to get down to that library, and I mean right now.

Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute.

She's not going anywhere.

We're two girls short here.

Can you count to three?

Sure. Tell her to walk out. That's a great way to teach kids responsibility.

One cheeseburger, two chili burgers, two turkey burgers, one large fry, two

large colas, and a small vanilla shake.

Well, move it, Jenkins. We're trying to serve hot food here.

I'm moving it. I'm moving it.

I didn't quite get all the

order. Okay. Well, get it. Get it. I'm getting it. Getting it, Billy Bob.

Two chili burgers, two turkey burgers, one large fry, two large colas, and two

small vanilla shakes.

Got it. Got it.

Except one large soda, two small fries.

you so long. Do you work this slow at home?

I don't have 14 tables at home. Well, you got 14 here.

You better get out of my face and leave me alone before I knock the billy off

your bottom.

Nancy Reagan.

What are you doing here?

Did Lester lose his job?

I happen to be filling in for Brenda. Well, you should do it more often.

the smartest outfit you've had on in years.

And I hope it shrinks.

Whatever you are, make it to go.

The only thing I'm taking out of here is Billy Bob.

It's just your type. Cheap and greasy.

There's more to him than...

Look, come on, let's go into the office and have some coffee. Oh, good. I think

you should know some of your help is not very polite.

Oh, believe me, she is no help.

Mom, I'm back.

How did you do?

I don't want to talk about it, Brenda.

I can't believe you want to work here.

I like it.

Everyone's so friendly.

Friendly? That silly Bob is nothing but a grouch.

And you want to make a career out of it?

Okay, that'll be $2 .67.

Okay, $2 .67 out of $20.

Darn! Billy Bob, the register is out again!

Billy Bob!

Why don't you just go in and give her the change since the drawer is open?

Yeah, but the register always tells you the correct change. I don't want to get

it bad at me.

Yeah, but the register isn't working.

Yeah.

How much change?

1733.

1733?

267 from $20 to 1733.

Arithmetic was never my best subject, but I'm going back to school as soon as

can.

You're not in school?

You know, since I was 14 and had the baby.

Hey, why should I stick around school when I can make four and a quarter a

And in another year, I could be an assistant manager and really have it

My own place to live.

And my baby and I won't have to share a room with my sister anymore.

Things are going to work out.

Oh, yes, may I help you?

And I thought Carla had it all together.

Dad, I was so embarrassed for her. Well, now you know why your father and I are

so hard on you about your studies.

Yeah, but I wanted to work, too.

The time will come, and you can do both easily.

Right now, you should concentrate on your education.

Does that mean I have to quit?

Well, now, what do you think would be the right thing to do?

Well, I have to admit, my schoolwork was suffering.

My face was breaking out from all those free fries.

I guess it is time to retire.

I'll get it.

Sandra.

What's wrong with your face?

I have terrible news.

What news?

Billy Bob and I had a big fight.

He had that hot tub turned up too high.

I told him to turn it down and he wouldn't do it. And it melted the

my bathing suit.

I paid a lot of money for that suit.

And he just laughed at me, so I threw my champagne in his face.

Why is she telling us all this?

Why are you telling us all this?

I'm getting to that part. He shouted at me, and I shouted back at him. He said

he never wanted to see me again. I said, I never want to see you again, and he

fired Brenda.

Huh? He fired Brenda because your sequence melted on your baby.

He's a bitter and vindictive man.

of him firing Brenda. Mom, it doesn't matter. I quit. It does, too, matter.

can't quit. Well, we just settled it. She said she would quit.

Come on, Brenda. First you get your job back, then you quit.